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M, i W 1 The Independent Student Voice uvureview.com U Lis U U 8.27.12 4,i f L ... UVU student faces six months in Canadian prison 4 A. - J PHO TO COURTES Y OF KEVIN JACOBSOH Kraig Jacobsen, right', were traveling across business major, will wait five months until a hearing on charges related to carrying a firearm across the Canadian border on July 15. 2012. Jacobson and his brother Kevin, left, the country raising awareness for the American Cancer Society when they were stopped and searched by Canadian guards. Business major Kraig Jacobson awaits a hearing with the Canadian government scheduled in January 2013 for charges related to a carrying a gun into the country By Mallory Black Assistant News Editor Kraig Jacobson, 26, a business major at Utah Valley University, is facing a six-month prison sentence for failing to declare a firearm at a border checkpoint between the United States and Canada. Jacob-son and his brother Kevin, 19, were searched by Canadian offi cials on July 15 after attempting to visit Niagara Falls and had forgotten about the gun in the trunk of Kraig's motorcycle. Canadian federal law states that all firearms must be declared in writing at the border. Jacobson faces two charges: smuggling with malicious intent and making false statements to Canadian officials. "I didn't think it would be this big of a deal," said his brother Kevin, a BYU student. "I was hoping the Canadian government! would expedite everything because he's not a citizen." Kraig and Kevin Jacobson began traveling across the U.S. on their motorcycles in early July, raising money and awareness for Relay For Life as part of the American Cancer Society. For safety, Kraig brought a handgun to protect against wild animals as they camped in the wilderness. Along the trip, the two Utah natives stopped at landmarks, including Niagara Falls. After crossing the Canadian border, the two pulled up to the guard station and were asked if they possessed any weapons. Kraig said no. CANADIAH PRISON A3 New TRAX line for commuting students SALT LAKE CENTRAL ST ATION By Kyrie Hulick Assistant News Editor With the unveiling of a new UTATRAX line on December 10, 2012, students in Utah County can expect reduced traffic along 1-15 and faster access to Salt Lake County In addition to the new TRAX rail from Provo to Salt Lake City, Utah Transit Authority will be making changes to the nearest bus routes to better serve those riding TRAX. These services will officially be available for public use on Dec. 10,2012. Commuting can be costly, as most students know. Those coming from Salt Lake City to Orem brave high gas prices, traffic and packed parking lots. The introduction of the new bus routes and the TRAX line will to cut down the commute hassle for hundreds of people. "We are excited for the opening of the new FrontRunner line," UTA General Manager Michael Allegra said in a press release on Aug. 10. "It will not only increase commuter service between Salt Lake City and Provo, it provides an opportunity to make improvements to overall transit service in Utah and Salt Lake counties." Those who drive 1-15 from Salt Lake to Orem know how crowded and dangerous that particular section of the freeway can be, especially in the winter. Students making the commute to school will enjoy the ability to leave their cars at home and use safer, more cost-effective transportation. "I think it's a good idea," said Ashleigh Witmer, a senior. "It cuts down on driving costs to go see Salt Lake City. 1 don't go very often but 1 would go more if TRAX were open." Marking the path between two of Utah's busiest cities, the opening of the FrontRunner line will provide opportunities for not only commuters, but for all people needing to travel to the opposite county. "I would take it up to my cousins in Brigham City," sophomore Kirsti Dye said. "I can't drive my car, so TRAX is helpful." The new transportation option will not only help those who will use it but is expected to reduce traffic for those who will continue to drive on the freeway. UTA will answer questions and hear public comments through the end of August. Allegra plans to appear at public hearings throughout August in both Utah and Salt Lake counties. u MURRAY STATION SOUTH JORDAN ST ATION DRAPER STATION "TRAX cuts down on driving costs to go see Salt Lake City. I don't go very often, but I would go more if TRAX were open." - Ashleigh Witmer, senior at UVU V AMERICAN FORK ST ATION FUTURE VINVARD STATION OREM STATION PROVO STATION Nearly 3,000 campus parking citations remain unpaid In the 201 1-2012 school ;: year, 19,508 parking tickets were issued, 2,962 . are still unpaid By Mallory Black Assistant News Editor ' Whether a student, visitor or a professor, an open parking space can be elusive. Maybe you're running late for class, late for a meet ing or just plain lazy. Sometimes parking without a permit can seem like the only option. There are currently 2,962 unpaid parking citations, according to UVU Parking Services, all of which occurred on campus between August 29, 2011 and August 10, 2012, at a total of $38,944 that has not been collected. "On average for a given school year, we issue around 65 citations each day that the school is open," said Jim Innes, assistant director of UVU Parking Services. "During the fall semester this average is closer to 75 per day, due to the higher volume of traffic on campus." 19,508 parking citations were given in the last academic year. Over 4,400 parking tickets were given in September 201 1. July 2012 had the fewest number of parking tickets, at 384. "Some of the larger issues regard students that do not obtain a permit, or wait until late into the semester to get one," Innes said. "They often receive a number of tickets, which puts an extra burden on them." u U PARKING FINES DOUBLE AFTER 10 DAYS IF UNPAID OR UNCONTESTED With the Sorenson Student Center visitor pay lot and lot L13 now closed because of construction, students and staff will have to consider alternate parking options this year. Orange permits are being phased out, leaving the yellow and purple permit options for students. "We are often asked, 'why don't you just add more purple parking,' Innes said. "Operating the parking environment on a university campus is an expensive venture, and UVU's parking operation is completely self-funded, meaning no student tuition, fee, or state funds are used by parking services. As such, permit revenue is crucial to building, maintaining, cleaning, painting, lighting, monitoring, and patrolling the parking lots on campus."An average parking citation costs $10 within the first 10 days, but there are fines up to $100 tor using a lost or stolen permit or displaying a counterfeit permit. The most expensive violation at UVU is parking in a disabled zone, at $125. PARKINS A3 ! n iA'!vJ i( r'i II vN c' t ' f I I'll!' , ";'I--,'''.V . hi- - li-'r-'-fc'" if I III mm - h, i'.f;y.'!f ''., ('.t 1 i. i , t , ' i- i 1 ' 'W).i-'i -If Hi. -Vn'Kt' ))t.5'n,- 'H-,i W -j. i (!.,,. J I "J I ; JN.1 VI V, i ) t W

M, i W 1 The Independent Student Voice uvureview.com U Lis U U 8.27.12 4,i f L ... UVU student faces six months in Canadian prison 4 A. - J PHO TO COURTES Y OF KEVIN JACOBSOH Kraig Jacobsen, right', were traveling across business major, will wait five months until a hearing on charges related to carrying a firearm across the Canadian border on July 15. 2012. Jacobson and his brother Kevin, left, the country raising awareness for the American Cancer Society when they were stopped and searched by Canadian guards. Business major Kraig Jacobson awaits a hearing with the Canadian government scheduled in January 2013 for charges related to a carrying a gun into the country By Mallory Black Assistant News Editor Kraig Jacobson, 26, a business major at Utah Valley University, is facing a six-month prison sentence for failing to declare a firearm at a border checkpoint between the United States and Canada. Jacob-son and his brother Kevin, 19, were searched by Canadian offi cials on July 15 after attempting to visit Niagara Falls and had forgotten about the gun in the trunk of Kraig's motorcycle. Canadian federal law states that all firearms must be declared in writing at the border. Jacobson faces two charges: smuggling with malicious intent and making false statements to Canadian officials. "I didn't think it would be this big of a deal," said his brother Kevin, a BYU student. "I was hoping the Canadian government! would expedite everything because he's not a citizen." Kraig and Kevin Jacobson began traveling across the U.S. on their motorcycles in early July, raising money and awareness for Relay For Life as part of the American Cancer Society. For safety, Kraig brought a handgun to protect against wild animals as they camped in the wilderness. Along the trip, the two Utah natives stopped at landmarks, including Niagara Falls. After crossing the Canadian border, the two pulled up to the guard station and were asked if they possessed any weapons. Kraig said no. CANADIAH PRISON A3 New TRAX line for commuting students SALT LAKE CENTRAL ST ATION By Kyrie Hulick Assistant News Editor With the unveiling of a new UTATRAX line on December 10, 2012, students in Utah County can expect reduced traffic along 1-15 and faster access to Salt Lake County In addition to the new TRAX rail from Provo to Salt Lake City, Utah Transit Authority will be making changes to the nearest bus routes to better serve those riding TRAX. These services will officially be available for public use on Dec. 10,2012. Commuting can be costly, as most students know. Those coming from Salt Lake City to Orem brave high gas prices, traffic and packed parking lots. The introduction of the new bus routes and the TRAX line will to cut down the commute hassle for hundreds of people. "We are excited for the opening of the new FrontRunner line," UTA General Manager Michael Allegra said in a press release on Aug. 10. "It will not only increase commuter service between Salt Lake City and Provo, it provides an opportunity to make improvements to overall transit service in Utah and Salt Lake counties." Those who drive 1-15 from Salt Lake to Orem know how crowded and dangerous that particular section of the freeway can be, especially in the winter. Students making the commute to school will enjoy the ability to leave their cars at home and use safer, more cost-effective transportation. "I think it's a good idea," said Ashleigh Witmer, a senior. "It cuts down on driving costs to go see Salt Lake City. 1 don't go very often but 1 would go more if TRAX were open." Marking the path between two of Utah's busiest cities, the opening of the FrontRunner line will provide opportunities for not only commuters, but for all people needing to travel to the opposite county. "I would take it up to my cousins in Brigham City," sophomore Kirsti Dye said. "I can't drive my car, so TRAX is helpful." The new transportation option will not only help those who will use it but is expected to reduce traffic for those who will continue to drive on the freeway. UTA will answer questions and hear public comments through the end of August. Allegra plans to appear at public hearings throughout August in both Utah and Salt Lake counties. u MURRAY STATION SOUTH JORDAN ST ATION DRAPER STATION "TRAX cuts down on driving costs to go see Salt Lake City. I don't go very often, but I would go more if TRAX were open." - Ashleigh Witmer, senior at UVU V AMERICAN FORK ST ATION FUTURE VINVARD STATION OREM STATION PROVO STATION Nearly 3,000 campus parking citations remain unpaid In the 201 1-2012 school ;: year, 19,508 parking tickets were issued, 2,962 . are still unpaid By Mallory Black Assistant News Editor ' Whether a student, visitor or a professor, an open parking space can be elusive. Maybe you're running late for class, late for a meet ing or just plain lazy. Sometimes parking without a permit can seem like the only option. There are currently 2,962 unpaid parking citations, according to UVU Parking Services, all of which occurred on campus between August 29, 2011 and August 10, 2012, at a total of $38,944 that has not been collected. "On average for a given school year, we issue around 65 citations each day that the school is open," said Jim Innes, assistant director of UVU Parking Services. "During the fall semester this average is closer to 75 per day, due to the higher volume of traffic on campus." 19,508 parking citations were given in the last academic year. Over 4,400 parking tickets were given in September 201 1. July 2012 had the fewest number of parking tickets, at 384. "Some of the larger issues regard students that do not obtain a permit, or wait until late into the semester to get one," Innes said. "They often receive a number of tickets, which puts an extra burden on them." u U PARKING FINES DOUBLE AFTER 10 DAYS IF UNPAID OR UNCONTESTED With the Sorenson Student Center visitor pay lot and lot L13 now closed because of construction, students and staff will have to consider alternate parking options this year. Orange permits are being phased out, leaving the yellow and purple permit options for students. "We are often asked, 'why don't you just add more purple parking,' Innes said. "Operating the parking environment on a university campus is an expensive venture, and UVU's parking operation is completely self-funded, meaning no student tuition, fee, or state funds are used by parking services. As such, permit revenue is crucial to building, maintaining, cleaning, painting, lighting, monitoring, and patrolling the parking lots on campus."An average parking citation costs $10 within the first 10 days, but there are fines up to $100 tor using a lost or stolen permit or displaying a counterfeit permit. The most expensive violation at UVU is parking in a disabled zone, at $125. PARKINS A3 ! n iA'!vJ i( r'i II vN c' t ' f I I'll!' , ";'I--,'''.V . hi- - li-'r-'-fc'" if I III mm - h, i'.f;y.'!f ''., ('.t 1 i. i , t , ' i- i 1 ' 'W).i-'i -If Hi. -Vn'Kt' ))t.5'n,- 'H-,i W -j. i (!.,,. J I "J I ; JN.1 VI V, i ) t W